Detroit Medical Center on Monday named Brittany Lavis as the permanent CEO of the health system after three months filling in on the role.
Lavis has served as interim CEO since October, following Audrey Gregory's departure in September. Gregory is now president and CEO of AdventHealth Central Florida - North Region.
Prior to serving as the interim top executive, Lavis was DMC's CFO.
She joined DMC in 2018 from Tenet Healthcare's Placentia-Linda Hospital in California, where she served as CFO. She also served as group CFO for all seven of Tenet's hospitals in Southern California. Prior, she served as the assistant CFO for WellStar Atlanta Medical Center and interim CFO for Piedmont Medical Center in South Carolina.
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"I am enthusiastic about having the opportunity to lead the DMC," Lavis said in a press release. "We have a strong team of dedicated leaders, staff and physicians who are committed to the communities we serve. We have a solid foundation and are well-positioned to continue to fulfill our role as one of the region's premier healthcare providers. We have demonstrated a strong and enduring commitment to ensuring everyone has access to the care they need. As we go forward, we will be committed to maintaining and strengthening that commitment."
Lavis earned a master's degree in business administration from Wake Forest University and a bachelor's from Winthrop University in South Carolina.
"Since making Detroit her home in 2018, Brittany has exhibited an unwavering commitment to the DMC," John Levy, chair of the DMC's board, said in the press release. "The DMC is an anchor in the community with an outstanding team of healthcare professionals. With Brittany's leadership, I look forward to the DMC's growth as the institution of choice for emergency and sophisticated specialty care."
This story first appeared in our sister publication, Crain's Detroit Business.
